by Louise Rees | Feb 14, 2022 | Loneliness, News Media
Valentine’s Day brings with it images of red roses, foil-wrapped chocolates and couples lingering over a candle-lit dinner. But in reality, it can be a stressful and expensive time for many. Massey University clinical psychologist Dr Kirsty Ross has...
by Louise Rees | Jan 27, 2022 | Loneliness, News Media
Guardian journalist Sophie Brickman writes about how the importance of hanging out with a friend and enjoying human contact as we approach the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic. Read the full article here. If you are feeling lonely go to our Get Help Now page to...
by Louise Rees | Jan 14, 2022 | Loneliness, News Media
We can all fall into the social media trap. Whether your vice is Instagram, Twitter or TikTok, most of us spend big chunks of time on these apps every day – posting content, engaging, sharing comments, scrolling, comparing. There are loads of benefits of social...
by Louise Rees | Jan 14, 2022 | Loneliness, News Media
Customer service teams can help tackle loneliness. In an article for ‘My Customer’ editor Chris Ward writes: “It’s been predicted that up to 75% of all customer service calls will be made out of loneliness by 2026. What can organisations do to...
by Louise Rees | Jan 11, 2022 | Loneliness, News Media
All of us can probably remember a time when we felt lonely. In the UK, around 45% of people report experiencing loneliness – with 5% of people experiencing severe loneliness. A study reported in The Conversation has found that living in crowded urban areas increases...
by Louise Rees | Jan 11, 2022 | Loneliness, News Media
Smokers may become more socially isolated and lonely than non-smokers as they get older, according to a new study co-led by UCL researchers that suggests the idea of smoking as a sociable pastime may be a myth. Read the full article in UCL news here and the full...
